Brian Ertz
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After initially denying Boise a public meeting, instead opting for a meeting in Nampa, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game has had a change of heart and will be soliciting public input in Boise. No word as to whether a meeting will be held in Blaine County. This has been enough of a problem…
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Wyoming’s Elk feedlots were kept open a month longer than usual. Managers of the National Elk Refuge are looking to expand the hunt and irrigate the feedlot saying that doing so will disperse the animals, reducing the disease potential. No mention of natural predators or preservation/restoration of the herds’ natural winter range. Alfalfa pellets. Winter…
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George Wuerthner gives a thoughtful critique of conservation easements as a conservation strategy : Why Cows Aren’t Always Worse Than Condos The Problems with Conservation Easements by George Wuerthner
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Two decisions from Judge Molloy today on the litigation brought by the coalition of conservation and animal rights groups against the federal government’s decision to delist the Northern Rocky Mountain Gray Wolf. The first is Judge Molloy’s decision on a motion made by the federal government requesting an extension of two weeks to respond to…
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National Geographic Society’s Center for Sustainable Destinations, in partnership with several conservation and tourism organizations (click here to see full list ), most notably Wyoming Travel and Tourism have launched a giant “geotourism” program for the Greater Yellowstone Region (click here for the main page of the project website). The effort is intended to “celebrate…
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Readers of the blog have expressed interest in a space to explore ‘Why ?’ and ‘How best ?’ wildlife advocacy might happen. Academics might call this inquiry “Environmental Ethics”. There are many flavors to choose from, as many as there are people talking about it. This space asks why you value wildlife/the wild, how do…
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Senator Jon Tester (D-MT) and Senator John Barrasso (R-WY) have introduced federal legislation to line the pockets of Idaho, Wyoming, and Montana in their efforts at compensating livestock producers for animals probably maybe killed by wolves. Senators seek to compensate owners for livestock killed by wolves
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On April 2 Ron Gillette spoke during a fundraiser in Cascade Idaho. The Idaho Anti-Wolf Coalition hopes to build funds to pass a voter-initiative in the state of Idaho seeking to eradicate wolves from the state. Many have asked about the video of this meeting in Cascade, Idaho. An edited version is posted below. As…